The EU has unveiled its code of practice for general purpose artificial intelligence, pushing ahead with its landmark regulation despite fierce lobbying from the US government and Big Tech groups.
The final version of the code, which helps explain rules that are due to come into effect next month for powerful AI models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini, includes copyright protections for creators and potential independent risk assessments for the most advanced systems.
The EU’s decision to push forward with its rules comes amid intense pressure from US technology groups as well as European companies over its AI act, considered the world’s strictest regime regulating the development of the fast-developing technology.